- A - Ayreon

Another 'band' discovered on a trip to Holland. Strictly speaking Ayreon is the work of Arjen Anthony Lucassen plus one of the largest list of guest artists you're ever likely to find. With elements of Prog Rock, Metal and Ballads the music is hard to categorise but the quality never falters.

The guest musicians are a who's who of  rock royalty. In no particular order Universal Migrator: Vol.1 & 2 features Helloween's Andi Deris and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson. Into the Electric Castle a space opera, brings in Fish and Thijs van Leer from Focus amongst others.

The Human Equation: +DVD features guest vocals from Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn) and Dream Theater's James LaBrie. Epica's Simone Simons and Bob Catley from Magnum appear on 2008's double cd and dvd 01011001 Bonus DVD.

Even the bonus dvd's are worth a viewing, adding an insight into the creative process behind these epic releases.